Question 1

Weiss's so-called "executive rat" experiment provided evidence that the most important aspect of the environment tied to a rat's stress response was the

Accepted Answer

A)  predictability the shock. 
B)  magnitude of the shock. 
C)  place on the body where the shock was delivered. 
D)  size of the "executive" rat. 
A)  predictability the shock. 
B)  magnitude of the shock. 
C)  place on the body where the shock was delivered. 
D)  size of the "executive" rat.

Question 2

Use the following to answer questions :
Refer to the figure and table below
  
-Over the past two years, Max has gone through a messy divorce, dealt with the death of his mother, lost his job, and been injured in a serious auto accident. Based on the figure and table, it would not be surprising if Max

Accepted Answer

A)  no longer has a functioning immune system. 
B)  has very low levels of cortisol in his bloodstream. 
C)  suffers from chronic high blood pressure. 
D)  has become "immunized" against life's ups and downs. 
A)  no longer has a functioning immune system. 
B)  has very low levels of cortisol in his bloodstream. 
C)  suffers from chronic high blood pressure. 
D)  has become "immunized" against life's ups and downs.

Question 3

The hypothesis that social support provides a buffer between a person and stressful events is called the _______.

Accepted Answer

stress buf

Question 4

Why do scientists believe that people who are under prolonged periods of stress are at a higher risk for illness than people who are not?

Accepted Answer

A)  People who are under stress produce more antibodies, which weakens the body's ability to fight off disease. 
B)  Stress suppresses the immune system, which makes individuals more vulnerable to illness. 
C)  Stress triggers the brain to increase the production of cytokines and white blood cells. 
D)  Being under continual stress causes an increase in people's type A behavior, which is associated with heart disease. 
A)  People who are under stress produce more antibodies, which weakens the body's ability to fight off disease. 
B)  Stress suppresses the immune system, which makes individuals more vulnerable to illness. 
C)  Stress triggers the brain to increase the production of cytokines and white blood cells. 
D)  Being under continual stress causes an increase in people's type A behavior, which is associated with heart disease.

Question 5

Imagine that you and a friend are found cheating on an exam. Because the friend copied your answers, the professor decides to give him whatever score you earned. Assuming that you were not very confident about your answers, what can you conclude about your friend's stress levels?

Accepted Answer

A)  Your friend should not be terribly stressed because the matter is not under his control. 
B)  Your friend should be more stressed than you because the matter is not under his control. 
C)  You should be more stressed than your friend because the matter is under your control. 
D)  You and your friend will be equally stressed. 
A)  Your friend should not be terribly stressed because the matter is not under his control. 
B)  Your friend should be more stressed than you because the matter is not under his control. 
C)  You should be more stressed than your friend because the matter is under your control. 
D)  You and your friend will be equally stressed.

Question 6

Scientists call the body's physiological reaction to the assessment of threat the

Accepted Answer

A)  stress deregulation. 
B)  stress evaluation. 
C)  stress response. 
D)  stress syndrome. 
A)  stress deregulation. 
B)  stress evaluation. 
C)  stress response. 
D)  stress syndrome.

Question 7

What are the three dimensions of stress?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stressors, stimulus, response 
B)  Fear, stress response, emotion 
C)  Stressors, stress evaluation, stress response 
D)  Stimulus, perception, emotion 
A)  Stressors, stimulus, response 
B)  Fear, stress response, emotion 
C)  Stressors, stress evaluation, stress response 
D)  Stimulus, perception, emotion

Question 8

Use the following to answer questions :
Refer to the figure and table below
  
-Based on the figure and table, which is a valid conclusion?

Accepted Answer

A)  The human body is very well adapted to handle long periods of stress. 
B)  Small amounts of stress actually strengthen the immune system, but prolonged stress can lead to illness. 
C)  An individual's perception of stress has no impact on the level of antibodies in the blood stream. 
D)  The stress response is a drastic effort to deal with a short-term problem, not long-term problems. 
A)  The human body is very well adapted to handle long periods of stress. 
B)  Small amounts of stress actually strengthen the immune system, but prolonged stress can lead to illness. 
C)  An individual's perception of stress has no impact on the level of antibodies in the blood stream. 
D)  The stress response is a drastic effort to deal with a short-term problem, not long-term problems.

Question 9

One problem with the use of the polygraph to detect lying is that the test

Accepted Answer

A)  cannot differentiate between stress-based physiological arousal and lying. 
B)  measures the potential for a person to lie but isn't able to determine what they are lying about. 
C)  is accurate only for people who feel remorse for what they have done. 
D)  can be beaten with some guided practice. 
A)  cannot differentiate between stress-based physiological arousal and lying. 
B)  measures the potential for a person to lie but isn't able to determine what they are lying about. 
C)  is accurate only for people who feel remorse for what they have done. 
D)  can be beaten with some guided practice.

Question 10

By cutting a photograph of a person who is displaying an emotion down the exact middle of the face and creating composite faces out of different combinations of the left and right sides, researchers found that photographs constructed using only the left side of a face appear to look

Accepted Answer

A)  more emotional than photographs using only the right side. 
B)  less emotional than photographs using only the right side. 
C)  more distraught than actual faces. 
D)  easier to identify than actual faces. 
A)  more emotional than photographs using only the right side. 
B)  less emotional than photographs using only the right side. 
C)  more distraught than actual faces. 
D)  easier to identify than actual faces.

Question 11

A cigarette smoker has been experiencing headaches, insomnia, anxiety, and depression between cigarettes. It is likely that she

Accepted Answer

A)  smokes cigarettes and drinks alcohol simultaneously. 
B)  smokes at least a pack of cigarettes every day. 
C)  has a great deal of stress in many parts of her life. 
D)  is undergoing the effects of nicotine withdrawal. 
A)  smokes cigarettes and drinks alcohol simultaneously. 
B)  smokes at least a pack of cigarettes every day. 
C)  has a great deal of stress in many parts of her life. 
D)  is undergoing the effects of nicotine withdrawal.

Question 12

To overcome anxiety about driving at night, a therapist suggests that you spend 20 minutes every day sitting quietly and focusing on the present moment. The therapist is having you practice which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Isolation training 
B)  Cognitive relaxation 
C)  Behavior modification therapy 
D)  Mindfulness-based stress reduction therapy 
A)  Isolation training 
B)  Cognitive relaxation 
C)  Behavior modification therapy 
D)  Mindfulness-based stress reduction therapy

Question 13

According to the textbook, studies have shown that yawning may be a signal of

Accepted Answer

A)  a need for oxygen in the blood. 
B)  a decrease in carbon dioxide in the blood. 
C)  early-onset schizophrenia. 
D)  an increase in arousal or interest. 
A)  a need for oxygen in the blood. 
B)  a decrease in carbon dioxide in the blood. 
C)  early-onset schizophrenia. 
D)  an increase in arousal or interest.

Question 14

The cognitive system that assesses events that threaten us is also known as

Accepted Answer

A)  stress deregulation. 
B)  stress evaluation. 
C)  stress response. 
D)  stress syndrome. 
A)  stress deregulation. 
B)  stress evaluation. 
C)  stress response. 
D)  stress syndrome.

Question 15

Use the following to answer questions :
Refer to the graph below.
  
-What does the graph reveal about facial expressions that indicate disgust?

Accepted Answer

A)  In some cultures, expressions of disgust are rare or nonexistent. 
B)  Expressions of disgust may be more consistent in literate groups than in nonliterate groups. 
C)  People in nonliterate groups have little familiarity with emotional displays of disgust. 
D)  Members of Western literate groups use similar facial expressions for many emotions. 
A)  In some cultures, expressions of disgust are rare or nonexistent. 
B)  Expressions of disgust may be more consistent in literate groups than in nonliterate groups. 
C)  People in nonliterate groups have little familiarity with emotional displays of disgust. 
D)  Members of Western literate groups use similar facial expressions for many emotions.

Question 16

Studies show that drinking alcohol can increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and other health problems when a person

Accepted Answer

A)  consumes alcohol when he or she is alone. 
B)  has more than two alcoholic drinks a day. 
C)  has a low tolerance for the cognitive effects of alcohol. 
D)  consumes alcohol when he or she is exercising. 
A)  consumes alcohol when he or she is alone. 
B)  has more than two alcoholic drinks a day. 
C)  has a low tolerance for the cognitive effects of alcohol. 
D)  consumes alcohol when he or she is exercising.

Question 17

When visiting new places, being aware of _______ can help to ensure that you do not unknowingly make any offensive gestures.

Accepted Answer

cultural d

Question 18

Though the type A / type B dichotomy resonates in popular culture, it is possible that the personality dimension that accounts for our stress reactions is

Accepted Answer

A)  openness. 
B)  conscientiousness. 
C)  agreeableness. 
D)  neuroticism. 
A)  openness. 
B)  conscientiousness. 
C)  agreeableness. 
D)  neuroticism.

Question 19

According to the facial feedback hypothesis, which of the following situations is likely to produce the desired effect?

Accepted Answer

A)  You spend all day smiling in hopes of reducing your sadness about a recent breakup. 
B)  You spend all day frowning in hopes of purging the sad feelings you have about a death of a pet. 
C)  You spend all day gritting your teeth to get rid of your frustration with your psychology teacher. 
D)  You try to garner sympathy for your recent break-up by looking distraught all day. 
A)  You spend all day smiling in hopes of reducing your sadness about a recent breakup. 
B)  You spend all day frowning in hopes of purging the sad feelings you have about a death of a pet. 
C)  You spend all day gritting your teeth to get rid of your frustration with your psychology teacher. 
D)  You try to garner sympathy for your recent break-up by looking distraught all day.

Question 20

Given the fact that people associate happiness with increased income up to $75,000 a year, what can be concluded about the relationship between income and happiness overall?

Accepted Answer

A)  People with incomes over $75,000 are happier after a cut in pay. 
B)  We can tell how happy somebody is once we know their annual income. 
C)  People need a certain level of income to feel happy, but other things are more important. 
D)  Income leads to happiness, but those making more than $75,000 a year experience less happiness. 
A)  People with incomes over $75,000 are happier after a cut in pay. 
B)  We can tell how happy somebody is once we know their annual income. 
C)  People need a certain level of income to feel happy, but other things are more important. 
D)  Income leads to happiness, but those making more than $75,000 a year experience less happiness.

Weiss's so-called "executive rat" experiment provided evidence that the most important aspect of the environment tied to a rat's stress response was the

Use the following to answer questions : Refer to the figure and table below -Over the past two years, Max has gone through a messy divorce, dealt with the death of his mother, lost his job, and been injured in a serious auto accident. Based on the figure and table, it would not be surprising if Max

The hypothesis that social support provides a buffer between a person and stressful events is called the _______.

Why do scientists believe that people who are under prolonged periods of stress are at a higher risk for illness than people who are not?

Imagine that you and a friend are found cheating on an exam. Because the friend copied your answers, the professor decides to give him whatever score you earned. Assuming that you were not very confident about your answers, what can you conclude about your friend's stress levels?

Scientists call the body's physiological reaction to the assessment of threat the

What are the three dimensions of stress?

Use the following to answer questions : Refer to the figure and table below -Based on the figure and table, which is a valid conclusion?

One problem with the use of the polygraph to detect lying is that the test

By cutting a photograph of a person who is displaying an emotion down the exact middle of the face and creating composite faces out of different combinations of the left and right sides, researchers found that photographs constructed using only the left side of a face appear to look

A cigarette smoker has been experiencing headaches, insomnia, anxiety, and depression between cigarettes. It is likely that she

To overcome anxiety about driving at night, a therapist suggests that you spend 20 minutes every day sitting quietly and focusing on the present moment. The therapist is having you practice which of the following?

According to the textbook, studies have shown that yawning may be a signal of

The cognitive system that assesses events that threaten us is also known as

Use the following to answer questions : Refer to the graph below. -What does the graph reveal about facial expressions that indicate disgust?

Studies show that drinking alcohol can increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and other health problems when a person

When visiting new places, being aware of _______ can help to ensure that you do not unknowingly make any offensive gestures.

Though the type A / type B dichotomy resonates in popular culture, it is possible that the personality dimension that accounts for our stress reactions is

According to the facial feedback hypothesis, which of the following situations is likely to produce the desired effect?

Given the fact that people associate happiness with increased income up to $75,000 a year, what can be concluded about the relationship between income and happiness overall?

Introduction: Principles of Psychology

Psychology As a Science

The Neuroscience of Behavior

Genes, Environment, and Behavior

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Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Language and Cognition

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Exam 13: Emotions, Stress, and Health

Weiss's so-called "executive rat" experiment provided evidence that the most important aspect of the environment tied to a rat's stress response was the

Use the following to answer questions : Refer to the figure and table below -Over the past two years, Max has gone through a messy divorce, dealt with the death of his mother, lost his job, and been injured in a serious auto accident. Based on the figure and table, it would not be surprising if Max

The hypothesis that social support provides a buffer between a person and stressful events is called the _______.

Why do scientists believe that people who are under prolonged periods of stress are at a higher risk for illness than people who are not?

Imagine that you and a friend are found cheating on an exam. Because the friend copied your answers, the professor decides to give him whatever score you earned. Assuming that you were not very confident about your answers, what can you conclude about your friend's stress levels?

Scientists call the body's physiological reaction to the assessment of threat the

What are the three dimensions of stress?

Use the following to answer questions : Refer to the figure and table below -Based on the figure and table, which is a valid conclusion?

One problem with the use of the polygraph to detect lying is that the test

By cutting a photograph of a person who is displaying an emotion down the exact middle of the face and creating composite faces out of different combinations of the left and right sides, researchers found that photographs constructed using only the left side of a face appear to look

A cigarette smoker has been experiencing headaches, insomnia, anxiety, and depression between cigarettes. It is likely that she

To overcome anxiety about driving at night, a therapist suggests that you spend 20 minutes every day sitting quietly and focusing on the present moment. The therapist is having you practice which of the following?

According to the textbook, studies have shown that yawning may be a signal of

The cognitive system that assesses events that threaten us is also known as

Use the following to answer questions : Refer to the graph below. -What does the graph reveal about facial expressions that indicate disgust?

Studies show that drinking alcohol can increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and other health problems when a person

When visiting new places, being aware of _______ can help to ensure that you do not unknowingly make any offensive gestures.

Though the type A / type B dichotomy resonates in popular culture, it is possible that the personality dimension that accounts for our stress reactions is

According to the facial feedback hypothesis, which of the following situations is likely to produce the desired effect?

Given the fact that people associate happiness with increased income up to $75,000 a year, what can be concluded about the relationship between income and happiness overall?

Introduction: Principles of Psychology

Psychology As a Science

The Neuroscience of Behavior

Genes, Environment, and Behavior

Developmental Psychology

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Language and Cognition

Intelligence

Motivation and the Regulation of Behavior

Personality

Social Psychology

Clinical Psychology

Filters